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주문: Vocabulary #509

Example Sentences#

  1. 도윤: 좋아, 그럼 이제 주문하자.1
    Doyoon: Perfect, let’s order then.
    • 주문하다 means ‘to order’.
    • -자 is an informal sentence ending used to suggest, propose, or encourage an action, often translated as ‘let’s’.
  2. 주문할게!1
    I’ll order!
    • 주문하다 means ‘to order’.
    • -ㄹ게 is a sentence ending used to express a promise or commitment to a future action while considering the listener’s perspective. It is often used when the speaker decides to act in reaction to the listener’s words or to subtly ensure the listener is okay with the action, implying the speaker will proceed unless the listener objects.

Footnotes#

  1. Sentence from What Is On The Menu Tonight. 2

주문: Vocabulary #509
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Author
Korean Story Lab
Published at
2026-03-19
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